Malanika (Daniel Knives) Puuko review.

Rockywolf said:
Two things: First, you suck because I have to have one of these now. Second, I appreciate that you aren't babying this tool. You clearly discuss the pros and cons and give smart advice about what normal use is for the knife. Thanks!
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Hahaha enjoy!

tiogatires said:
Still waiting for mine to arrive and definitely getting harder to be patient after watching these videos...
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Haha, soon my friend.
 
Seriously, after all these years on this forum, this is the one knife that I'm most excited about. A true craftsman, a highly regarded blade by those that own one and a beauty to behold. What's not to love? I've owned so many man, so many. This may be the one that makes me complete. I have others that I like, but this one resonates beauty and simplicity. Two things which I've been after all this time only didn't realize it. Finally realized that for me, an axe and a knife...IS.....the perfect combination. Great thread, at least for me it is....
 
tiogatires said:
Seriously, after all these years on this forum, this is the one knife that I'm most excited about. A true craftsman, a highly regarded blade by those that own one and a beauty to behold. What's not to love? I've owned so many man, so many. This may be the one that makes me complete. I have others that I like, but this one resonates beauty and simplicity. Two things which I've been after all this time only didn't realize it. Finally realized that for me, an axe and a knife...IS.....the perfect combination. Great thread, at least for me it is....
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I know exactly what you mean, beautiful yet simple. With the performance to boot.

Thats what I look for in a great knife.

As far as feeling " complete "

Remember, knives are a sickness ;)

You might need two. Hahaha
 
Summer is coming and ive been exploring Lightweight Bushcraft setups for wilderness hikes

Malanika Puukko and a 1.5lbs hatchet head.

I would only carry the head.

Using this woods razor I could carve a handle when I get to my campsite.

The handle could be soft wood and doesn't need a wedge.

This is a disposable handle. It just needs to work for camp for short term trips.

This is plenty strong enough.






The rhomboid geometry cuts differently then a scandi but destroys the wood.



The 52100 holds a great edge at 60hrc, no chipping.

I lost my hair popping edge on this project but the blade was still razor sharp.
I simply stroped the edge back on some compound I have on the sheath.






Daniel's 52100 takes a fantastic edge.

I sharpened it on my favorite stone, Naniwas 8k "snow white" loved by all.


Hair splitting sharp.

 
Fabulous. I now have three of them. Cripes I must be nuts. But damn, they are awesome!
 
Rockywolf said:
Fabulous. I now have three of them. Cripes I must be nuts. But damn, they are awesome!
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Haha cant have to many Puukkos! :P


here's a longer video with some bushcraft action in the field

I explore using only the Malanika Puukko and a small hatchet head with out a saw.

Could be a cool summer set up.

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Another nice review. This shows how great an old design works . Note straight handle and straight blade ! Two things I really want even though they aren't common. I wonder if any modern makers use some epoxy on the birch discs like some do with leather for more durability ?

You mentioned "Light My Fire " Their top of the line sparkers throw an enormous shower of sparks !! Get one . They also make a spork - one size in titanium and three sizes in plastic . It's properly designed unlike other brands.
 
Rockywolf said:
Thanks for the video. I learned a bunch and appreciate your time showing the knife.
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Thanks brother. I appreciate it
mete said:
Another nice review. This shows how great an old design works . Note straight handle and straight blade ! Two things I really want even though they aren't common. I wonder if any modern makers use some epoxy on the birch discs like some do with leather for more durability ?

You mentioned "Light My Fire " Their top of the line sparkers throw an enormous shower of sparks !! Get one . They also make a spork - one size in titanium and three sizes in plastic . It's properly designed unlike other brands.
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Daniel uses epoxy which is stronger then the traditional method of heating the handles for the birch resin to glue it.

Love my LMF Army 2.0. :thumbup:

Usually I carve a crummy looking spoon from wood to eat a meal. Because I forget utensils! Haha.
 
That is a beautiful knife. The puukko is certainly one of the most functional knives you can find.
 
Apologies for the old school bump fellas... I thought it was interesting watching big brown go from a self confessed "caveman" without calipers to a full blown wizard in 5 years flat.
 
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